The present invention relates to a plant of the family Violaceae, in particular to a pansy plant having shortened growing time. In particular, a plant of the invention grows significantly faster than a control plant when grown at the same time and under the same conditions. Methods of growing a pansy plant of the invention and uses thereof are also provided.

A new and distinct hybrid of Lungwort plant named Pulmonaria ‘Pink-a-Blue’ is characterized by prominent silver spotting on deep green foliage and large campanulate flowers open deep-pink and mature to medium blue on numerous inflorescences. The new plants show excellent vigor and good mildew resistance.

A new cultivar of Scabiosa ‘Pmoore02’ that is characterized by its long flowering period, its short stature, its sterile flowers that do not produce seed, its inflorescences that are light green and turn pale pink to pale purple in color, its long lasting cut flowers, and its compact plant habit.

The new and distinct crape myrtle plant named Lagerstroemia ‘Sweet Macchiato’ has a short rounded habit, is ground hardy to at least USDA zone 6, has glossy reddish mahogany foliage that develops to a dark olive green color. The flowers are fragrant, large and hot-pink colored.

A new and distinct Actinidia plant named ‘HFR18’, particularly characterized by its strong growth habit, mid-April time to bloom and mid-September time to harvest, fruit size and shape, and pest resistance.

A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘RutHol6’, characterized by its full, oval growth habit; a height-to-width ratio of about 1.3; grayish-red new growth, and wider leaves than similar Ilex cultivars.

A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘RutHol6’, characterized by its full, oval growth habit; a height-to-width ratio of about 1.3; grayish-red new growth, and wider leaves than similar Ilex cultivars.

A new and distinct Magnolia cultivar named ‘Melissa Parris’ is disclosed, characterized by having pleasantly scented pink flowers, a strong central leader, and large tardily deciduous foliage. The new variety is a Magnolia, normally produced as a medium to large ornamental tree.

A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU06’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact growth habit, cylindrical inflorescences comprised of an abundance of dark pink flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.

A new and distinct variety of Callistemon plant named ‘CNU06’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact growth habit, cylindrical inflorescences comprised of an abundance of dark pink flowers, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.